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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1885
Page
2
A fragmentary notice from a county clerk of law shows a January 1 des Chasers Mlmetin term and a court action in Langine ull at Silver m T A. with named official JAS STEWART, registering a public matter in Maunvetla county.
Notices record final proof dates for homestead claims in Lawrence and Lincoln counties Mississippi. Witness lists include Williamson, J Rogers, and KOT Colea of Monticello and Silver Creek, with James D. Stewart as register. Proceedings note residence and cultivation proofs before local judicial officers in Brookhaven and Jackson.
Notice is given that the following named settler Dan filed notice of intent to take final proof in support of his claim. Proof will be made before the Chancery Clerk of Lawrence County at Monticello Mississippi on January 1. Clark Sutton Homestead for the set of section township range. Witnesses Amos Walker Mandy Powell Calvin Norwood Jerry Armstrong all of Hebron Em On Lawrence County Mississippi. JAS D STEWART Register.
Emeline Benson files notice of intent to establish proof in support of her claim for the nw quarter and west half of the southeast quarter of section 24, township 9 north, range 20 west in Lawrence County. The hearing will be before Judge or Chancery Clerk at Monticello on February 3. Witnesses listed include Randall Sutton, Joseph Morris, Albert Dampier, and Buckhalter from Dinbron, O.
In a 1899 account the patient describes eighteen months in Terah and Hot Springs with no cure. Amputation was considered but avoided after starting BB medicine. The fifty year old leg sore healed rapidly, allowing walking longer distances and better sleep. The patient credits BB with remarkable improvement after extensive prior treatment.
A witness describes a laity living at a local residence who suffered catarrh for years and a bedridden woman of two and a half years who could not eat. After using several bottles and a root remedy, the patient’s condition improved dramatically, becoming well and hearty. the narrator insists no exaggeration.
The Brookhaven Sabbath School held a Christmas dinner at Captain Milam's Mill on December 24. Mrs Milam and local ladies laid a lavish spread with roast beef pork chicken pies and cakes. Captain Milam spoke to the children on temperance while Mr Raymond Phillipe directed the school and Santa Claus delivered gifts.
Chancery Court presided by Chancellor McLantin sets terms on Linen county vs bondholders of Mikell with overruled determiner and 30 percent damage on Elaine. attorneys listed. The piece includes notices of charity subscription by locals for Mrs. Lala Davis and various medical and commercial advertisements from Daughtry Smylie and Lewenthal, with products and prices.
Railroad time notes show No 4 misplaced heading north toward Brookhaven and south toward Brookhaven, with sunrise departures at De Minas Freight Yard. The schedule hints at a Sunday run and a Monday service note. JOC Clarke manager and J W Coleman agent listed.
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